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A common misconception about people who are neurodivergent is that they cannot or do not want to form friendships.

Thus far in 2023, nearly 500 anti-LGBTQ+ legislative bills have been introduced at the state level. This includes a bill introduced in South Carolina that would force teachers to report any child who is trans and “out” students to their parents. 

It’s easy for counselors to become isolated unless they are intentional about joining professional organizations that meet their needs.

We have arrived at the time of year when most state sessions have ended. And what a year it has been! We have many hard-fought successes to celebrate, and we have somber news coming from legislatures as well.

Since the first edition of Counselor Self-Care came out in 2018, we have experienced many new stressors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, social injustice and political polarization.

Intimate partner violence among LGBTQ+ individuals often goes unacknowledged and untreated, despite occurring at rates equal to or greater than those experienced by heterosexual couples.

Adult bullying is a social and mental health issue. Regardless of the reasons why a person is targeted by a bully, research shows that its impact can be disastrous to a person’s health and well-being.

Approaching diagnosis through a lens that considers systemic, cultural and ecological factors leads to better treatment outcomes for clients.

Everyone can remember being bullied. Maybe someone teased you relentlessly about your name because it “sounded funny” or they made fun of your physical appearance.

Solutions to the nationwide mental health provider shortage are often as complex as the reasons behind it.